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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 530.19, 731.71 and 297.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 530.19, 731.71 and 297.31 is: 410.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    530.19 : 731.71 = 297.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    530.19/731.71 = 297.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    530.19x = 731.71 × 297.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    530.19x = 217,544.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 217,544.70/530.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 410.31

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